Hair and garment protector

Abstract

A device for preventing make-up and other materials from rubbing off onto sweaters and garments that are tried on by customers before being purchased. The present protection device is in the shape of a hood that covers the entire head, including the face, of a wearer. The protection device includes a rigid support in the back and an inexpensive semi-transparent material in the front. The rigid support provides structure to the protection device making it easy to handle, protects the hair of the wearer, and prevents hair gel and other material from being transferred to garments. The semi-transparent material in the front allows the user to breathe and still be able to see, so the wearer can locate armholes and other important areas of the garment. Attachment straps are used to secure the device in place around the wearer's head. The present hair and garment protector is preferably made of inexpensive materials so that the protector can be a disposable device.

I claim:  
     
       1. A method for preventing cosmetic materials from being deposited on an article of clothing when a user slips the article of clothing on over their head, the method comprising the steps of: 
       attaching and securing a barrier to the head of the user;  
       maneuvering the article of clothing over the head of the user;  
       removing the barrier once the user's head has passed through the article of clothing; and,  
       repeating the steps of attaching, maneuvering, and removing, when the item of clothing is to be removed, wherein the barrier comprises a lightweight material in a front of the barrier that is at least partially see-through, including cotton and nylon, and a rigid support device in a back of the barrier that provides structural support.  
     
     
       2. The method of  claim 1 , wherein the barrier is a hair and garment protector that is worn over and around the user's head. 
     
     
       3. The method of  claim 1 , wherein the barrier includes one or more straps that are used to secure the barrier around the head of the user. 
     
     
       4. The method of  claim 3 , wherein the one or more straps use an attachment means, including hoop and loop material, for securing the barrier in an operational position. 
     
     
       5. A hair and garment protector for use as a barrier that prevents matter from a face or head of a user from getting on, and possibly staining, an article of clothing that the user slips on over their head, the hair and garment protector comprising: 
       a protective hood that covers the user's head and face; and,  
       an attachment means for securing the hood around the user's head, wherein at least a frontal portion of the hood comprises a lightweight material that is at least partially see-through, including cotton and nylon, and a back portion of the hood comprises a rigid material that provides structural support to the protector.  
     
     
       6. The hair and garment protector of  claim 5 , wherein the protector is provided in multiple different sizes. 
     
     
       7. The protector of  claim 5 , wherein the attachment means comprises one or more straps that are used to secure the hood around the head of the user. 
     
     
       8. The protector of  claim 5 , wherein the attachment means includes hook and loop material for securing the hood in an operational position.